Finishing Touches That Make Any Look Shine

In partnership with our friends at Swarovski

Pin-tucked trousers and turtleneck sweaters may be the building blocks of a well-edited wardrobe, but there is, in fact, an element of fun to minimal dressing. That’s because the finishing touches—light-catching personal jewelry, boots that reach new heights, a lip color that nudges you out of your comfort zone—get more attention. Below, a few unexpected extras that take a look from well-planned to well-played.

BLOCK-HEEL BOOTS + BUCKET BAG

It’s 3 p.m. on a Tuesday and you need a pick-me-up. If you’ve accessorized wisely, you already have a few on your person: block-heel suede boots in bright camel, a bucket bag reimagined with an ’80s-ish drawstring, and rows of sparkle set in a whimsical yellow-gold feather band.

LUXE LARIAT + LONG LASHES

A rosebud-pink palette makes a clean, sweet canvas for edgy accessories. This look is all about contrast: Balance balloon sleeves with a gleaming yellow-gold lariat, and add knee-high boots in rich mahogany. Before you head out, let the eyes have it with an extra coat of ultrablack mascara.

DROP EARRINGS + BOLD LIP

Take a silk evening dress and wool trench from demure to hot damn with standout details that are on-the-low sexy. Sweep your hair back, add sparkly, neck-skimming drop earrings and a bold red lip, and tuck a travel-size face oil into your clutch for on-the-glow touch-ups.